Learn to make your own pieces like this gorgeous high-end embroidery hoop orb decor. The inspiration can come from anywhere – I was inspired by a hoop orb piece I saw in a very fancy store.

This may be one of my favorite DIY home decorations I have made so far. It was made with simple supplies from Dollar Tree and cost around $3. Doesn’t it look like it cost ten times that amount? It’s so easy to make, so let’s get started.

A completed craft store embroidery hoop orb, on top of two books, next to a wooden arch, a faux wreath and a spool of thread against a white weathered wood background. — Make additional orbs in a variety of sizes and use them in a vintage dough bowl as a table centerpiece.

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Embroidery Hoop Orb Decor

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If you are an avid DIYer like me, this is something you will want to roll up your sleeves and dive into. I don’t know about you, but I would rather save time going shopping and browsing in a store and making something fun for myself instead. This is especially true on a dreary rainy day when you’d rather stay in than go out.

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A completed craft store embroidery hoop orb, on top of two books, next to a wooden arch, a faux wreath against a white weathered wood background. — These embroidery hoop orbs are perfect for your primitive or farmhouse-style home décor.

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Tips for Making a High-End Embroidery Hoop Orb

If you prefer a more covered look, you can leave out the water from the paint. Apply 1-2 coats of paint and allow to dry completely. You will still have that high-end look you are craving that doesn’t have a primitive look.
To give this homemade hoop orb decor a weathered or rustic look, paint 2 coats of paint and use fine grit sandpaper and go over several small areas on the orb. This will give your project the look of an antique decoration for your home.
For a fun look of metal for your wooden embroidery hoop orb, substitute metallic paint for acrylic paint. After drying, if you want a weathered look, use the fine-grit sandpaper to rough up the orb a bit.

a square image of a completed craft store embroidery hoop orb, on top of two books, next to a wooden arch, a faux wreath and a spool of thread against a white weathered wood background. — You can make this quick and easy high-end embroidery hoop orb décor in just 30 minutes with limited supplies from a craft store.

Supplies to Make an Embroidery Hoop Orb

Below are the supplies I used to make an embroidery hoop orb, but check your craft store stash to see what you have on hand. If you want to give your orb a metallic look, read the tips above for the instructions.

Wooden Embroidery Hoops
Wooden Candlestick
Wooden Finial
Dark Brown Acrylic Craft Paint
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Paintbrush
Paper Plate
Paper Towels or Baby Wipes

Supplies for the wooden embroidery hoop orb against a white weathered wood background.

How to Make a High-End Orb Decor

Each step for this craft is detailed below so it’s easy to follow. Keep this page open while you are creating your high-end embroidery hoop orb. If you would rather have a printable how-to for this craft, scroll down and select the print button.

Several wooden embroidery hoops next to a bottle of brown paint and a paint brush against a white weathered wood background.

Loosen the metal screws on the embroidery hoops and separate the inner and outer hoops, giving you four total.

Two wooden hoops painted with brown paint on top of a paper towel, next to a paintbrush and paper plate with brown paint on it against a white weathered wood background.

On a paper plate, mix the dark brown acrylic craft paint with about ½ teaspoon of water, giving it the consistency of a stain. Paint the entire surface of the four unfinished hoops.

Two wooden hoops painted with brown paint on top of a paper towel, next to a baby wipe, against a white weathered wood background.

Before the paint dries completely, wipe off some of the excess paint with a paper towel or baby wipe. Set aside to allow the paint to dry completely.

Wooden candlestick and finial next to a paper plate with paint next to a paintbrush and bottle of brown paint against a white weathered wood background.

Paint the wooden candlestick and finial, wiping away any excess. Set them aside to dry completely.

An in process craft store embroidery hoop orb next to a hot glue gun on a white weathered wood background.

Take the two solid wood embroidery hoop pieces, and insert one inside the other making an “X” shape. Next, loosen the metal screw on the third hoop and slide it over the first two, going around the perimeter of the “X”. Tighten the metal screw until taut.

A craft store embroidery hoop orb next to a bottle of brown paint and a paintbrush on a white weathered wood background.

Loosen the screw on the fourth hoop as far as it will go and then slide it over the first three hoops horizontally around the middle. Tighten the metal screw until the hoop is snug. Paint the metal screws with the brown paint mixture.

Completed craft store embroidery hoop orb next to a hot glue gun against a white weathered wood background.

If desired, secure the hoops at connecting points with the hot glue gun. Using the hot glue gun, attach the candlestick to the bottom of the orb and glue the finial to the top of the orb. Now you are ready to show off your beautiful high-end hoop orb.

Additional Ideas for Making an Embroidery Hoop Orb Decor

We love the idea of making several smaller orbs and filling a tall vase with them. This would look stunning on your end table or nightstand in the bedroom.
Decide on a room to show off your orbs, and paint several in complimentary colors to that room. Place in a basket with faux greenery and flowers or baby’s breath and place on a table or mantle in that room.
If you have a tired tray, place a variety of sizes of embroidery hoop orbs within and on top of the tray. Add a few pieces of lush greenery for added color and texture.

More Home Decor Crafts You May Enjoy

Make These Easy Braided Jute Coasters – These unique and easy-to-make jute coasters fit in perfectly with your coastal or farmhouse home decor theme. They are inexpensive to make but look like you bought them in a big box store.
This Wood Round Tiered Tray is a Fun and Rustic Project – Do you have a collection of farmhouse decor and no central place to show them off? This unusual round wood-tiered tray is the perfect place to showcase your beautiful pieces.
This Dollar Tree Duster Wreath is Easy Farmhouse Christmas Decor – No one will guess that this high-end-looking wreath is made from duster cloths from Dollar Tree!

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A vertical image of a completed craft store embroidery hoop orb, on top of two books, next to a wooden arch, a faux wreath and a spool of thread against a white weathered wood background. — These quick and easy high-end embroidery hoop orbs come together in minutes with a few simple supplies.

Yield: 1 orb